The U.S. women’s sitting volleyball team is hoping to defend its 2016 Paralympic gold coming off a win at the Golden Nations League tournament.
Author: Emily Leiker, USA TODAY
Pair of 17-year-old Paralympians break records, win gold in their respective events for Team USA
Anastasia Pagonis, 17, won the first Tokyo Paralympics gold medal for Team USA and Gia Pergolini added another to the country’s medal count.
Christen Press signs on as Angel City FC’s first player with over $500K NWSL contract
Christen Press will be one of the highest-paid players in NWSL history thanks to her contract with Angel City FC, the league’s newest team.
Boston Red Sox game, Northern Trust finale in New York postponed by Tropical Storm Henri
The Boston Red Sox game against the Texas Rangers, as well as the final round of golf’s Northern Trust, have been postponed because of severe weather.
‘Talk all the (expletive) you want’: Sha’Carri Richardson sounds off after finishing last in Prefontaine Classic race
This was Richardson’s first race since being banned from competing at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics due to a failed drug test.
Tokyo Olympics live updates: U.S. takes both 4×400 relays, basketball wins fourth straight gold
The U.S. men’s basketball team faced France for the second time at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, only this time, there was gold on the line.
Tokyo Olympics schedule: U.S. takes on Serbia for chance at women’s basketball gold-medal game
A semifinal win would keep the U.S. women’s basketball team’s 53-game win streak alive and give them a chance at a seventh straight gold medal.
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Want to feel the Olympic spirit? Here’s how to celebrate Team USA without being in Tokyo
Despite no international fans being allowed to attend the Tokyo Olympics, there are several other ways for Americans to embrace the Team USA spirit.
Laurie Hernandez returning to Olympics with different perspective: commentator, not competitor
Laurie Hernandez suffered injuries at the U.S. Championships that prevented her from competing at trials, but she’ll still be in Tokyo as an analyst.